Graduate Diploma of Information Studies [Exit point only]

3610NS01 - Graduate Diploma of Information Studies [Exit point only]

Graduate Certificate in Information Studies

3310NS01 - Graduate Certificate in Information Studies

Core subjects

Select one (1) specialisation from the following: 

Specialisation

Select four (4) subjects from the following:

Restricted electives

The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.

Essential set

Nested Course Structure

The Master of Information Studies aims to qualify individuals who:
<ul><li>have mastery of the theoretical knowledge of the information professions informed by knowledge of the professions’ social, economic, and historical contexts, social responsibilities and professional standards and are able to apply this body of knowledge ethically to a variety of professional contexts and implement culturally sensitive practices;</li><li>use cognitive, technical and creative skills to analyse, synthesise and reflect critically on theory and professional practice;</li><li>engage with the paradigms, contexts, world views and the culture of local, national and global communities including Indigenous Australian and other First Nations peoples to inform scholarship and professional practice;</li><li>ethically apply knowledge of research principles and methods to their practice;</li><li>generate and evaluate new concepts and complex ideas and apply this knowledge ethically to their professional work;</li><li>have highly developed research, communication, technical and digital skills and knowledge which they are able to apply to professional decision making and use to interpret decisions and conclusions for both a specialist and non-specialist audience;</li><li>recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply local and international perspectives to professional practice with particular reference to Indigenous Australian and other First Nations peoples and initiate change where required;</li><li>are knowledgeable in sustainable practice and are able to implement strategies to promote and support sustainability for the information professions;</li><li>make high level judgments autonomously to perform a range of technical and managerial functions in a variety of contexts;</li><li>engage with, and have a commitment to, self-directed and lifelong learning; and</li><li>have strong interpersonal and communication skills which they use to communicate ideas effectively.</li></ul>

https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/professional-accreditation

Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA Global)

Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)

Offshore enrolments are fee paying and a proportion of domestic load is fee paying.

plan and execute professional research projects which take into account contexts such as gender, religion, economic disadvantage, religious belief and culturally inclusive practices and design which contribute to professional practice

apply the theories and principles upon which current practice is based in their role as information professionals

demonstrate skills in the development and deployment of human resources within organisations and the operation of personnel management systems

apply current theories and practice of supervision and management to their role as information professionals

evaluate and apply critically their knowledge of the social, cultural, civic and economic dimensions of information use and knowledge management through ethical and culturally sensitive practices

ethically apply current theories and practice of supervision and senior management in information agencies

perform the role of information professional and information manager ethically and in a culturally sensitive manner in a variety of contexts

demonstrate familiarity with and expertise in the sustainable use of information resources and dissemination

Applicants who have the following qualifications will be considered for credit as detailed below: A professionally recognised/accredited undergraduate degree in the information studies field from any Australian university - a maximum of 48 points comprising:<ul><li>Eight  (8) Core subjects (48 points): INF561 Foundations for Information Studies INF562 Information Sources and Services INF566 Professional Study Visit (PG) (4) INF564 The Information Society INF563 Collections INF554 Metadata for Resource Discovery INF571 Planning for Professional Placement (2 points) INF572 Professional Placement (2 points)  </li> </ul>A professionally recognised/accredited Graduate Diploma or Masters course in the information studies field from any Australian university - a maximum of 64 points comprising:   <ul><li>Ten (10) Core subjects (64 points): INF561 Foundations for Information Studies INF562 Information Sources and Services INF566 Professional Study Visit (PG) (4) INF557 Management of Information Agencies INF564 The Information Society INF563 Collections INF554 Metadata for Resource Discovery INF567 Research in Practice INF571 Planning for Professional Placement (2 points) INF572 Professional Placement (2 points)  </li> </ul>Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) from Charles Sturt University - a maximum credit of 48 points comprising:<ul><li>Six (6) Core subjects (32 points): INF563 Collections INF554 Metadata for Resource Discovery INF567 Research in Practice INF566 Professional Study Visit (PG) (4) INF571 Planning for Professional Placement (2 points) INF572 Professional Placement (2 points)   Two (2) Elective subjects (16 points): INF010 Information Studies Credit (16)</li> </ul>Diploma in Teacher Librarianship or Diploma of Teacher Librarianship from Hong Kong University SPACE - a maximum of 32 points comprising:<ul><li>One (1) Core subject (8 points): INF562 Information Sources and Services Three (3) Elective subjects (24 points): INF433 Information Literacy INF451 Issues in Bibliographic Access INF010 Information Studies Credit (8)</li> </ul>Diploma/Associate Diploma/Advanced Diploma of Library and Information Studies and equivalents from any recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO) - a maximum of 24 points comprising:<ul><li>Two (2) Core subjects (16 points): INF562 Information Sources &amp; Services INF563 Collections One (1) Elective subject (8 points): INF451 Issues of Bibliographic Access.</li> </ul>

Applicants who have the following qualifications will be considered for credit as detailed below:
A professionally recognised/accredited undergraduate degree in the information studies field from any Australian university - a maximum of 48 points comprising:
<ul>
<li>Eight  (8) Core subjects (48 points): INF561 Foundations for Information Studies INF562 Information Sources and Services INF566 Professional Study Visit (PG) (4) INF564 The Information Society INF563 Collections INF554 Metadata for Resource Discovery INF571 Planning for Professional Placement (2 points) INF572 Professional Placement (2 points)  </li>
</ul>
A professionally recognised/accredited Graduate Diploma or Masters course in the information studies field from any Australian university - a maximum of 64 points comprising:   
<ul>
<li>Ten (10) Core subjects (64 points): INF561 Foundations for Information Studies INF562 Information Sources and Services INF566 Professional Study Visit (PG) (4) INF557 Management of Information Agencies INF564 The Information Society INF563 Collections INF554 Metadata for Resource Discovery INF567 Research in Practice INF571 Planning for Professional Placement (2 points) INF572 Professional Placement (2 points)  </li>
</ul>
Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) from Charles Sturt University - a maximum credit of 48 points comprising:
<ul>
<li>Six (6) Core subjects (32 points): INF563 Collections INF554 Metadata for Resource Discovery INF567 Research in Practice INF566 Professional Study Visit (PG) (4) INF571 Planning for Professional Placement (2 points) INF572 Professional Placement (2 points)   Two (2) Elective subjects (16 points): INF010 Information Studies Credit (16)</li>
</ul>
Diploma in Teacher Librarianship or Diploma of Teacher Librarianship from Hong Kong University SPACE - a maximum of 32 points comprising:
<ul>
<li>One (1) Core subject (8 points): INF562 Information Sources and Services Three (3) Elective subjects (24 points): INF433 Information Literacy INF451 Issues in Bibliographic Access INF010 Information Studies Credit (8)</li>
</ul>
Diploma/Associate Diploma/Advanced Diploma of Library and Information Studies and equivalents from any recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO) - a maximum of 24 points comprising:
<ul>
<li>Two (2) Core subjects (16 points): INF562 Information Sources &amp; Services INF563 Collections One (1) Elective subject (8 points): INF451 Issues of Bibliographic Access.</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul><li>A Bachelor's or Master's (or AQF equivalent) degree in any discipline OR </li> <li>Work experience at a professional level (as recognised by an accrediting body of the course) of a minimum of 10 years full time equivalence in an information or cultural organisation such as an academic, public, school or corporate library, data or archival centre, government information agency, museum, gallery or other information or cultural organisation will be considered </li> </ul>

<ul>
<li>A Bachelor's or Master's (or AQF equivalent) degree in any discipline OR </li>
<li>Work experience at a professional level (as recognised by an accrediting body of the course) of a minimum of 10 years full time equivalence in an information or cultural organisation such as an academic, public, school or corporate library, data or archival centre, government information agency, museum, gallery or other information or cultural organisation will be considered </li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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3710US01 - Master of Information Studies